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Homework Statement
Sum all the whole numbers which are multiples of 5 from 5 to 1550
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
1550÷5=310
1550-5x310= 478950
elainehula said:Homework Statement
Sum all the whole numbers which are multiples of 5 from 5 to 1550
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
1550÷5=310
1550-5x310= 478950
Yes, that is correctelainehula said:Homework Statement
Sum all the whole numbers which are multiples of 5 from 5 to 1550
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
1550÷5=310
No, 1550- 5x 310= 0, That is what [tex]1550÷5= 310[/tex] means!1550-5x310= 478950
HallsofIvy said:Yes, that is correct
No, 1550- 5x 310= 0, That is what [tex]1550÷5= 310[/tex] means!
The Summations Problem is a mathematical problem that asks for the sum of all the multiples of 5 within a given range, specifically from 5 to 1550.
To solve this problem, you can use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series: Sn = n/2 * (a1 + an), where n is the number of terms, a1 is the first term, and an is the last term. In this case, n = (1550-5)/5 + 1 = 310, a1 = 5, and an = 1550. Plugging these values into the formula, we get Sn = 310/2 * (5 + 1550) = 240,775.
The Summations Problem has practical applications in various fields, such as computer science, economics, and physics. It also helps students to practice their algebraic and arithmetic skills.
Yes, there are several other methods to solve this problem, such as using a loop or recursion in programming, or manually adding the multiples of 5 within the given range.
Yes, the formula for the sum of multiples of a number within a range is Sn = n/2 * (a1 + an), where n is the number of terms, a1 is the first term, and an is the last term. This formula can be applied to any range and any multiple.